Texas A&M University
education
AcademicAdvisorIII
“Academic Advisor III at Texas A&M University. Skills: student advising, academic planning, student retention, student success. Independently drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals.. Assist the Advising Manager in more project centered tasks.”
What You'll Achieve.
Empower students to achieve their academic and career goals.; Maximizing undergraduate student retention.
Industry & Context.
Guide students in academic planning, decision‑making, goal setting, and referral to appropriate resources.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree, Four years of academic advising experience within higher education
Nice to Have
Knowledge of NACADA advising values, theories, models, professional standards, and legal requirements, including FERPA and confidentiality., Texas A&M University’s history, mission, vision, values, and culture., The history and role of academic advising in higher education and at Texas A&M University., Texas A&M University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations relevant to academic advising., Understanding of student learning and success outcomes, student populations, and common academic and personal challenges., Knowledge of curriculum, degree requirements, academic policies, and campus/community resources that support student success and well‑being., Experience using advising systems, data tools, and technologies to support students and evaluate advising outcomes., Ability to coach, mentor, and supervise advisors or student employees, Ability to plan, implement, and assess advising, retention, and student success initiatives., Ability to develop and deliver training and professional development., interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, maintain advising relationships, and communicate confidentially across modalities., Ability to guide students in academic planning, decision‑making, goal setting, and referral to appropriate resources.
What You'll Do.
Independently drive engagement and empower students to achieve their academic and career goals.
Assist the Advising Manager in more project centered tasks.
Examine coursework progress.
Monitor specific enrollment data.
Prepare reports for Biology Department Leadership.
Play a vital role in maximizing undergraduate student retention by building relationships with students and clarifying procedures and academic requirements.
Act as a mentor to other Academic Advisors in the unit.
Advise students on academic planning
and career or graduate school pathways.
Guide students through academic processes.
Review academic records and counsel students on course selection
and exception requests.
Provide input on academic standing and probationary decisions.
Maintain accurate and up to date advising records and student notes.
Engage students through in‑person and virtual outreach.
Refer students to appropriate academic
and wellness resources.
Monitor student progress and identify students who may benefit from intervention or additional support.
Coordinate and support advising
and student success events and campaigns.
Assist with reporting and data analysis related to advising initiatives and special populations.
Use developmental advising strategies to support students’ academic and personal growth.
Collaborate with campus partners on student retention and success initiatives.
Contribute to professional development.
Develop and deliver training for faculty
and advisors on advising tools
Respond to student mental health concerns and refer to appropriate campus resources.
Assist in the training of new staff members and student workers within the academic advising department and serve as a resource.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with campus partners on student retention and success initiatives.; Contribute to professional development.; Develop and deliver training for faculty, staff, and advisors on advising tools, resources, and best practices.; Assist in the training of new staff members and student workers within the academic advising department and serve as a resource.
Communication Scope
interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, maintain advising relationships, and communicate confidentially across modalities.
Process & Methodology
Assist the Advising Manager in more project centered tasks., Examine coursework progress., Monitor specific enrollment data., Prepare reports for Biology Department Leadership., Assist with reporting and data analysis related to advising initiatives and special populations., Plan, implement, and assess advising, retention, and student success initiatives.
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